Therapy that goes beneath the surface

Anxiety, relationship difficulties, feeling stuck or unfulfilled often point to patterns formed long before we had words for them. I help you explore these patterns with curiosity rather than judgment. Psychoanalytic therapy is not about quick fixes. It is about understanding yourself deeply enough that real, lasting change becomes possible.
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A space to understand what drives you

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in San Francisco. My work is grounded in psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, and Jungian approaches, which means I am interested in the deeper layers of experience that shape how you relate to yourself and others. My practice serves individuals and couples in San Francisco. I see clients in person at my office in Hayes Valley, and via telehealth throughout California, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Missouri, and Utah. I have particular expertise working with LGBTQ+ communities, men navigating emotional life, and people exploring ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. I bring warmth, directness, and genuine curiosity to every session. I believe therapy works best when it goes beyond symptom management. Quick fixes have their place, but lasting change comes from understanding the patterns that drive your choices, relationships, and emotional life. That understanding does not happen overnight. It unfolds in the consistent, honest space between two people.
David Brown
PSYD, LMFT

Services

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma

Approaches

  • Psychoanalytic Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Jungian Therapy
  • Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy

Location

Therapy in-person in San Francisco and via telehealth across six states.

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Hayes Valley

San Francisco, CA 94102-5971